OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $555 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 217g).
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 217g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (76/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $999 |
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 206.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $444. OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra was $444 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (93/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (35/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (82/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (76/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (93/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.